Lunch
Ground Beef Reuben Melts
Description
Hot lunch special! These tangy sandwiches surpass cold deli any day.
Ingredients:
- 1 lb lean (at least 80%) ground beef
- 1/4 cup chopped onion (1/2 medium)
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup undrained sauerkraut (from 14-oz can)
- 6 slices dark rye bread, toasted
- 1/2 cup Thousand Island dressing
- 6 thin slices (1/2 oz each) Swiss cheese
Directions:
- In 8-inch skillet, cook ground beef, onion and garlic over medium-high heat 5 to 7 minutes, stirring frequently, until beef is thoroughly cooked and onion is tender; drain.
- Meanwhile, set oven control to broil. In 1-quart saucepan, heat sauerkraut; drain. Arrange toasted slices of bread on broiler pan.
- Stir salad dressing into beef mixture. Spoon beef mixture evenly onto bread slices. Top each with sauerkraut and Swiss cheese.
- Broil sandwiches 4 to 6 inches from heat 3 to 4 minutes or until cheese is melted and bubbly.
